Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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